Dimitri vs Simeon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dimitri

Boy #997 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"follower of Demeter, devoted to earth mother"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Russian Eastern European French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#997
Total SSA Count
226
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Dimi, Mitri, Dima

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Simeon

Boy #1,142 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"one who hears, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Greek Slavic Eastern Orthodox

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,142
Total SSA Count
184
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Sim, Sime

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Dimitri Rank #997
Simeon Rank #1,142

Dimitri is more popular, ranked #997 vs #1142 for Simeon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dimitri ___

  • Dimitri Alexander
  • Dimitri Nikolai
  • Dimitri Sergei
  • Dimitri Ivan
  • Dimitri Michael
  • Dimitri Andreas

Simeon ___

  • Simeon James
  • Simeon David
  • Simeon Elias
  • Simeon Luther
  • Simeon John
  • Simeon Paul

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dimitri

Nikolai Alexei Konstantin Anastasia Natasha

If you choose Simeon

Levi Judah Rebekah Naomi Ezra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dimitri or Simeon more popular?

Dimitri is more popular, ranked #997 compared to Simeon at #1142 in the United States.

What do Dimitri and Simeon mean?

Dimitri means "follower of Demeter, devoted to earth mother" (Greek origin). Simeon means "one who hears, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dimitri and Simeon boy or girl names?

Dimitri is primarily a boy name. Simeon is primarily a boy name.

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